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Village Council authorizes charging some for police video records requests
At the previous Village Council meeting, the group had considered exempting Yellow Springs residents from having to pay for public records requests of police footage; at the most recent meeting, Monday, April 21, Council members decided against that exemption by majority vote.
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Village considers annexing 28-acre farm for potential development
At the Monday, April 21 regular Village Council meeting, the group approved a resolution to authorize Village Manager Johnnie Burns to execute an agreement with Miami Township to begin the work of one day annexing a 28-acre parcel of farmland into Village limits.
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Village Council sets goals, talks upcoming projects
Renewing efforts to build a municipal broadband network. Reviewing the Village’s sidewalk policy. Updating the Active Transportation Plan. Retaining existing and bringing in new businesses. These were among the many goals Village Council members set for the near future at a special meeting, Friday, April 11.
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Village Council considers fees for police camera records requests
The proposed resolution stipulates that the Village may charge individuals or organizations $75 per hour of law enforcement video footage produced from body-worn cameras or police cruisers. The total charge per recording cannot exceed $750.
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YS Police Department expands victim advocacy services to Cedarville, Jamestown
At a special meeting, Monday, March 31, Village Council approved two resolutions to provide advocacy services to victims of misdemeanor crimes of violence committed not just in Yellow Springs, but also in Jamestown and Cedarville.
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Village enters contract for prosecutorial services
At Village Council’s most recent meeting, Monday, March 17, the group unanimously approved a resolution to authorize Village Manager Johnnie Burns to enter a contract with Springboro-based law firm Smith, Meier & Webb, LPA to provide prosecution services for the Village.
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Water Superintendent reports 36 million gallons lost in 2024
Over the course of the year, the Village plant treated 115 million gallons, but billed for 79 million, a 31% loss. The department is unable to account for that water — specifically, where it came from.
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YS Police Chief Burge breaks down 2024 stats
The yearly state-of-the-department presentation included aspirational three-year goals for the local police force, data on last year’s 911 calls, department awards, funding initiatives, community survey results and general incident statistics.
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Village Council considers repealing economic incentive policy
According to Village Solicitor Amy Blankenship and Planning and Economic Development Director Meg Leatherman, a the Village’s economic incentive policy complicates the process of new businesses, developments or nonprofits setting up shop in Yellow Springs.
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Online posts raise concerns over privacy, transparency
A group of messages shared in a local Facebook group earlier this month has raised questions, both broad and specific, about transparency and ethics within public bodies and the separation of public identities from private ones.
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